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For the week of Sept. 13
By: Joseph H. Britton PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP Joseph H. Britton, 64, died Friday, Sept. 7, at Virtua-Memorial Hospital of Burlington County, Mount Holly. Born in New Egypt, he lived in Lakewood before moving to Browns Mills 11 years ago. Mr. Britton enjoyed helping his neighbors by mowing grass and doing yard work. He is survived…
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SBHS football has right approach to victory
By: Ken Weingartner John Coppola was happy to see his South Brunswick High football team put a win on the board in its opening game of the 2001 campaign. But he sounded even more upbeat about something else he saw. "I was really pleased with our mental approach and focus," Coppola said after the Vikings…
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Liwosz leads Pennington to 22-6 lead
Pennington SchoolHeading into last Friday’s season opener at the Academy of the New Church, the Pennington School football squad had just one scrimmage under its belt. By: Mike Molaro Head coach Jerry Eure didn’t know what to expect since the lack of game situations didn’t leave a lot for the coaching staff to digest. All…
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City should support Whitaker’s plan
LETTER To the editor: Dan Whitaker has been a member of the Lambertville community for 20 years. Dan and his family live here. Dan’s children attend Lambertville public school. In my experience, if you ask Dan to help you with a charitable project, he is there with his hand extended. Dan wants what is…
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Coryell House to open to public Saturday after restoration effort
Food and beverages will be served, and guests will be welcome to tour the building and the displayed art. For three years Lambertville residents and visitors have watched the progress intently. Dog walkers have lingered, tourists have peered into the darkened windows, and commuters have looked on inquisitively as they hurried past. All have followed…
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Now begins the process of healing
EDITORIAL This spot usually is reserved for our take on local issues, whether they be zoning board decisions, the rise or decline in crime or larger, state-level matters. And on any other week, we might have focused on these kinds of issues. But we can’t this week. The terrorist attacks that racked the nation cut…
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Division champs off to strong start
Boys SoccerThe Hopewell Valley Central High School boys soccer squad has had some gut-wrenching games in recent history against Notre Dame. By: Mike Molaro In their season opener on the road last Friday, the Bulldogs used an opportunistic offense and smothering defense to blank the Irish, 3-0. With the win, the Colonial Valley Conference Valley…
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Hopewell gets new vice principal
By: John Tredrea After going through 60 resumes and interviewing 10 candidates for the job, the Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education has hired a new vice principal for Hopewell Elementary School in Hopewell Borough. At the recommendation of Superintendent Robert Sopko, Hopewell Elementary principal Mike Fitzpatrick and a hiring team that included parents of…
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The shock of the Tuesday tragedy and what to do next
DISPATCHES: HANK KALET I was working out at the health club when it happened. A mix of late-’70s rock and more current music was blaring out of the speakers when a health club staffer began running from television to television changing the channel. There was a fire, perhaps an explosion, near the top of one…
